Question:
Do we absorb protein or calcium from milk?

I know there are milk fans and milk enemies. I realize the stuff about sugar in milk. I have been drinking it and still losing at a good rate. So I would like to know what positive effects milk has for us. If we don't absorb either the protein or calcium, why not?    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 12, 2002)

February 12, 2002
My nutritionists all recommend milk as a great source of protein. They told me that if I wasn't hungry at snack time to try a glass of milk instead. If you can tolerate it, and many can't, it's a great thing! Remember the old slogan... "Milk... it does a body good!" :)
   — Deborah W.

February 12, 2002
I don't know where the rumor started that we can't absorb protein/calcium from dairy products. That's a bunch of crap. I have been drinking milk from day one and try to drink 2-3 glasses of skim milk per day. I'm 11 months post-op and have excellent labs and a great energy level. Milk is GREAT for you as long as you stay away from the 2% and higher fat contents.
   — Terissa R.